Thermo Scientific Chemicals Adonitol, 99%

Description

Adonitol is metabolized to teicholic acids used in the cell walls of gram positive bacteria. Adonitol is often compared to other cell permeating molecules such as formamide, propanediol, and DMSO as a cryopreservation agent.

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Applications
Adonitol is metabolized to teicholic acids used in the cell walls of gram positive bacteria. Adonitol is often compared to other cell permeating molecules such as formamide, propanediol, and DMSO as a cryopreservation agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water (100 mg/ml).

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store under dry inert gas. Incompatible with water and oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 488-81-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.146
• MDL Number: MFCD00064291
• InChI Key: HEBKCHPVOIAQTA-NGQZWQHPSA-N
• Synonym: xylitol, ribitol, adonitol, d-xylitol, xylite, adonit, adonite, xylit, d-ribitol, eutrit
• PubChem CID: 6912
• IUPAC Name: (2S,4R)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
• SMILES: C(C(C(C(CO)O)O)O)O

• Melting Point: 102°C to 104°C
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1720524
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,168
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (100mg/ml).
• Formula Weight: 152.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Adonitol

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	207-685-7
RTECSNumber	VJ0800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only